Thread: B-n-M rods?

Anyone use these for 'gills/sunfish? What model? I see that most are fiberglass rods, are they sensitive being 'glass?

I fish only ultralight spinning gear for these fish and would like to expand on what I know and how I fish for these species in particular the redears. I can see where the long rods could be great for jiggin' brush and lilies but wonder how sensitive they are.

Originally Posted by mrbasser

Anyone use these for 'gills/sunfish? What model? I see that most are fiberglass rods, are they sensitive being 'glass?

Most of the telescopic poles are fiberglass. (I have four of them.) Most (if not all) of the jig poles are graphite, though.

What is your opinion of the telescopic rods? The price is cheap enough but I am ignorant as to what 12'+ of rod is good for besides dropping a bait/lure into brush/cover. I guess I am asking what application or lure/bait presentation are these telescopic rods used for and are they worth buying?

I use "skittering" or "Go-Devil" poles (telescopic hollow rods with small reel with in-line trotline line) for bass with in-line buzzbaits (Go-Devils) and 1 ounce Jitterbugs... needless to say the sensitivity of the fiberglass is not a factor for "feeling" strikes LOL! These are very cumbersome and wear a man out. I assume the same is true of these crappie rods as the length is cumbersome?

Originally Posted by mrbasser

what 12'+ of rod is good for besides dropping a bait/lure into brush/cover.

For that purpose, they work very well. Mostly, I use them to catch small bluegill quickly from shore. They are unbeatable for that. Also, I think they are THE BEST poles for getting kids started fishing.

Originally Posted by mrbasser

I assume the same is true of these crappie rods as the length is cumbersome?

I have no problems fishing the fiberglass poles up to 13'. Graphite poles are better for any length beyond 13', IMO.

Thank you dB4d, I will hold off on pursuing this type of panfish technique as I prefer to use a boat for where we fish. We regularly use a 2 man 10' "scamp" type boat as most areas we fish are inaccessible from the bank. No kids so no reason to own "bank" fishing rods.

Love my B-n-M gigs though!

I love mine. I have a IM7 Crappie Wizard, 10 foot Russ Bailey Signature rod and a 12 foot Sam Heaton signature rod. The Crappie Wizard rods are very good and super sensitive.

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9,10,11 & 12 foot "Brim Poles" are great for fishing from a boat namley if you have overhanging trees, bushes & etc. The Poles I am speking of are the "Brim Poles" which are lighter than the "Crappie Poles" both in weight and action. I know some people that do a type of fly fishing with them mostly with popping bugs. A small brim on them will give you a good run for your money. The most popular are the 11 & 12 footers.

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I have one of these in 6 1/2 foot and love it for all panfish. It is lightweight, nice grip and very sensitive. I have even landed bass and catfish with it. Will eventually get a 5 1/2 footer.

I recently held a couple of B&M Uncle Bucks Jig poles in 8'. Not nose heavy, real light and a good tip with backbone further down. Give em a look. A little over $30.

I have one 12' Sam Heaton jig rod and 4 Black widow poles.I think they're as good as it gets.My kids and I use them out of the boat whenever we're fishin for Pan fish.